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Monk killed as bus rams barriers on hilly road
Monk killed as bus rams barriers on hilly road
PHETCHABUN: A monk was killed and 13 others injured when a tour bus carrying almost 50 monks and novices rammed into concrete barriers on a hilly road in Wichian Buri district on Saturday (Jan 14).
China links COVID to 60,000 recent deaths
China links COVID to 60,000 recent deaths
BEIJING: Chinese health authorities on Saturday (Jan 14) reported almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths in just over a month, in the first major update released by the government since the loosening of its virus restrictions restrictions in early December.
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
’Tuhao’ case report sent to prosecutors, cases against Immigration to follow
BANGKOK: Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday (Jan 13) concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat ’Tuhao’ Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
BANGKOK: An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
Free COVID tests for ill visitors, says Anutin
BANGKOK: The government is offering free COVID-19 tests to ill visitors and will vaccinate foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
No COVID threat from Chinese, says DDC
BANGKOK: The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
China tour packages record 20% price hike
China tour packages record 20% price hike
BANGKOK: Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
May 5 approved as extra holiday
May 5 approved as extra holiday
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved Friday May 5 as an additional holiday in order to create a four-day weekend to boost domestic tourism.
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
Day 1 sees 540 drivers lose points
BANGKOK: Police arrested 540 drivers throughout the country who violated traffic laws on Monday (Jan 9), the first day a new system was applied that deducts points from their driving licences.
Points system for drivers in force
Points system for drivers in force
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday (Jan 9) implemented a demerit point system in a bid to improve driving discipline and road safety in the kingdom.
World’s top stars to compete in Princess Sirivannavari tournament
World’s top stars to compete in Princess Sirivannavari tournament
BADMINTON: Thailand’s top badminton stars will compete in the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2023 in Bangkok later this month, organisers said on Saturday (Jan 7).
Malaysia edge Thailand in first AFF semi-final
Malaysia edge Thailand in first AFF semi-final
FOOTBALL: Thailand will have an uphill climb in the second leg of their Asean Football Federation (AFF) semi-final after a 1-0 away loss to Malaysia on Saturday (Jan 7).
Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals
Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals
BANGKOK: Almost 300 Chinese passengers will land at Suvarnabhumi airport today (Jan 9), marking the first flight after China relaxes its travel rules.
Princess remains unconscious, bacteria blamed for illness
Princess remains unconscious, bacteria blamed for illness
BANGKOK: Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati remained unconscious and royal doctors blamed her illness on a bacterial infection.
Suspect surrenders in fatal shooting of Briton
Suspect surrenders in fatal shooting of Briton
BANGKOK: A 32-year-old man turned himself in to police for shooting dead a retired British engineer in Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district, saying he acted in a fit of anger over the victim’s allegedly honking the motorcycle’s horn at him and hit his car.
COVID-jab rules for travellers confirmed
COVID-jab rules for travellers confirmed
BANGKOK: The requirement that all international travellers show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before boarding flights to Thailand will take effect from Sunday (Jan 8), the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Saturday (Jan 7).
New curbs hobble return of Indians
New curbs hobble return of Indians
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have started to feel the pinch from the slowing Indian market in the first quarter, particularly the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment and independent travellers, as the Indian government requires COVID-19 RT-PCR tests for those returning from Thailand.
Government issues cannabis guideline for visitors
Government issues cannabis guideline for visitors
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry has issued the “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to improve visitors’ understanding of what they can and cannot do with cannabis while they are in the country.
Proof of COVID jabs for all visitors revived
Proof of COVID jabs for all visitors revived
BANGKOK: All visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two COVID-19 vaccinations under revised rules that coincide with the revival of travel from China, authorities said today (Jan 5).
Anutin assures Chinese tourists
Anutin assures Chinese tourists
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Chanvirakul yesterday (Jan 4) reminded while visitors arriving from China won’t be treated differently from travellers from other countries, they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and hold an appropriate health insurance policy.*